CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Fayetteville State men's cross country runner Franklin Kipchirchir has been named the CIAA Men's Cross Country Performer of the Week following a standout performance at the Paul Short Run in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Kipchirchir turned in a season-best time of 24:17.5 in the 8,000-meter race, placing 12th in the Gold division on Oct. 2.

The weekly honor marks Kipchirchir's second CIAA Runner/Performer of the Week recognition this season, adding to a strong campaign for the Broncos' distance runner.

Kipchirchir and the Broncos return to competition Friday, Oct. 9, at the Queens Royals Cross Country Challenge in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Fans can follow Fayetteville State cross country throughout the season at fsubroncos.com and on the Broncos' official social media channels.